Improper watering of orchids in autumn makes root rot and yellow leaves unavoidable

When you "feed water" to orchids in autumn without grasping the essentials, root rot and yellow leaves are unavoidable, so you had better learn your lesson.

Orchids are not as glamorous and charming as other flowers, nor do they have striking bright colors, nor large flowers and leaves. But they do possess a plain, quiet, elegant and pure temperament, truly worthy of being called the flower of gentlemen. So caring for orchids is a process of cultivating one's character, and without a bit of patience and persistence, it simply will not work.

Take watering orchids for example. It is autumn now, and watering orchids really does require some thought. But these few points must be taken seriously, and you must never be careless. You must grasp the essentials well, otherwise root rot and yellow leaves are unavoidable, especially for beginners at growing orchids, who should learn their lesson after reading this.

First, in autumn, do not spray water just because you see the orchid looking dry. Quite a few beginners at growing orchids rush to spray lots of water on the orchid leaves when they see this, but in fact this cannot relieve the orchid's water shortage. That is because an orchid's water shortage starts from the roots, so at this point we must start with root care. As long as the orchid's root system is strong and free of problems, the orchid can adapt well to the environment, and problems with branches and leaves are also unlikely. So in autumn, loosening the soil in the orchid pot and applying fertilizer are essential.

Second, pay attention to correct spraying. When we spray water on orchids, we should pay attention to the timing, and we can imitate the time when dew naturally forms to water the orchids. So we can spray water on the orchids on cool nights (usually after five or six in the afternoon each day). At this time, spraying water on orchids suits the orchid's humidity needs well and can better maintain the orchid's respiration. This reduces the consumption of nutrients.

Third, when spraying water on orchids, do not be biased. That is, when watering orchids, do not spray water directly at the center of the orchid, as this will cause the orchid's young shoots and other parts to hold water for a long time, leading to root rot in the orchid. The correct approach is to spray a mist of water on the orchid from the side and from a distance, so that the orchid is not damaged by a relatively large impact force.

So in the process of watering orchids, you must also treat it seriously, otherwise root rot and yellow leaves in orchids are also within your expectations. I wonder what other views you have on watering orchids?